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R908 CHT

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

133,668 mi
Last recorded133,668 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR908 CHT
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 133,668 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 133,668 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 132,084 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear seat belt covers missing on several belts but still function corrertly

Fail 24 Apr 2017 132,074 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outter corrosion sill flapping (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear outter wall split

rear seat belt covers missing on several belts but still function corrertly

Pass 18 Jun 2015 130,673 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 130,667 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

o/s/f brake disc backing plate corroded

various seatbelt stalk covers missing in rear

Pass 7 Mar 2014 128,111 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 125,387 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 125,378 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 120,189 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 11,454 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 11,454 miles

Centre Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 109,891 miles

4th row os seat belt buckle casing damaged

Exhaust silencers corroded

Front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Stone chips to windscreen

Wiper blades poor

Fail 15 Jun 2009 109,891 miles

4th row os seat belt buckle casing damaged

Exhaust silencers corroded

Front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Stone chips to windscreen

Wiper blades poor

Pass 17 Jun 2008 104,181 miles

exhaust system poor in places

os 4th row seat belt buckle case missing

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 2 Jul 2007 98,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear sill panel slightly corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2007 98,452 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear sill panel has slight damage and is slighlty corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2006 91,818 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

two rear seatbelt stalk casings broken

Fail 3 Jul 2006 91,818 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

two rear seatbelt stalk casings broken

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?

Based on 1,962,737 MOT tests across 142,446 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
2,630
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
142,446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,174
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30,287
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,216
Registration plate lamp not working 27,458
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22,732
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R908 CHT is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 67,346 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Ducato fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 34,174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R908 CHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R908 CHT registered?

R908 CHT is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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